Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan presented the King Mohammed VI Show Jumping Grand Prix trophy in El Jadida on Sunday, October 18. Belgian rider Jérôme Guéry won the competition aboard his horse, Quel Homme de Hus.
The ceremony took place at the Mohammed VI Exhibition Centre during the 17th edition of the Horse Show. It also marked the final stage of the 15th Morocco Royal Tour, held under the High Patronage of King Mohammed VI.
A total of 44 riders from 16 countries competed in the Grand Prix.
Belgian Rider Wins Grand Prix
Guéry claimed first place after two rounds of competition. Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan presented him with the trophy at the award ceremony.
British rider Chloe Aston finished second, followed by French rider Simon Delestre in third place. Germany’s Tom Schewe took fourth place, while Italy’s Roberto Previtali finished fifth.
The Crown Prince also presented awards to the four runners-up and posed for a commemorative photograph with the winners.
Morocco Royal Tour Reaches Five-Star Level
The Morocco Royal Tour brings international show jumping to three Moroccan cities: Tetouan, Rabat and El Jadida.
This year’s tour ran from October 1 to 4 in Tetouan, October 7 to 11 in Rabat, and October 15 to 18 in El Jadida.
The El Jadida stage reached the five-star CSI5*-W level, the highest category in international show jumping. This level also offers a qualification pathway to the World Cup.
The tour’s growth reflects Morocco’s efforts to strengthen its equestrian competitions and attract international riders. The El Jadida stage marked a new step in raising the event’s sporting level and international profile.
- Source: MAP
